Topic of the Month (May 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Circular construction for a sustainable building sector". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Bio-based and low carbon materials
- Life cycle analysis
- Circular economy principles
and more!
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This report surveys pioneering technologies reshaping the building sector to meet urgent energy transition goals. It highlights innovations in design, materials, and systems that enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and pave the way for net-zero, climate-resilient buildings
Publication
The REHOUSE project is advancing integrated solutions for energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings, currently being tested across four demonstration sites in Europe. Its technologies include modular façades, intelligent windows, and multisource heat pumps to enhance real energy performance.
Publication
The integration of bio-based insulation materials into the European construction sector is advancing slowly due to regulatory, economic, and technical barriers. However, industry experts underscore their sustainable potential and the vital role of public policy, professional training, and awareness.
Publication
The report 'Carbon financing for low-carbon buildings' places a spotlight on embodied emissions in construction materials. In addition to exposing the lack of adequate standards, it proposes concrete mechanisms to mobilise climate finance and scale up low-carbon building solutions globally.
Publication
European collaboration within the EASI ZERo project is driving innovation in sustainable building materials, promoting circular and low-carbon solutions for deep energy renovation across the built environment.
News
In line with the European Commission's Renovation Wave initiative, REHOUSE is accelerating deep, energy-efficient renovations that will reduce energy consumption by more than 60%, improve quality of life and boost job creation across the green building sector.
News
Low-carbon steel is revolutionising sustainable construction by significantly reducing emissions without compromising structural performance. Its adoption, driven by green regulations and market demand, marks a turning point towards cleaner, more resilient infrastructure worldwide.
News
2.2 million new materials were discovered, yet we continue to rely on the same materials in the sector that contribute the most to greenhouse gas emissions. Why aren't we using more sustainable building materials?
News
The French case study within the INFINITE project illustrates the feasibility of applying industrialised solutions to deep energy renovation in social housing. It successfully combines energy efficiency, replicability, and respect for the building’s original architectural character.
Case study
The construction industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by the integration of advanced technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and augmented reality. This will enable modern homes to become more efficient and sustainable.
News